President Said Abdullahi Deni attended the launch of the Puntland Media Council (PMC) on November 14.
PMC’s official launch ceremony took place on Sunday in Garowe.
During the ceremony, President Deni got an opportunity to address the participants present.
He commended the media for the role they play in introducing changes to the society.
According to Deni, the media is a catalyst for constructive changes in the society.
“The media also provides quality information while influencing public belief and discourse,” President Deni stated in his address.
Puntland’s President Deni asked PMC to enhance and promote standard ethical practices within the industry.
He urged the council to ensure that journalists and media houses abide by these practices.